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Learning Commons 2006

Learning Commons 2006. Goals. To develop and implement a plan for the revitalization of the Undergraduate Library to support the needs of our current and future students

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Learning Commons 2006

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  1. Learning Commons 2006

  2. Goals • To develop and implement a plan for the revitalization of the Undergraduate Library to support the needs of our current and future students • To integrate CITES, Library and other support services into a common help desk for one-stop service – a pilot for future endeavors • To create a virtual web page that will serve as a “first stop” resource page for students on campus seeking information sources (technology, teaching, library, workshops, exhibits, support services)

  3. Collaborative Efforts • Between CITES and the Library • Including support services like writer’s workshop, career services, advising, Atlas • Innovative technologies to support learning, research, and teaching • More inviting spaces

  4. Working Groups • Assessment:determine ongoing student needs and audience • Integrated services and support:articulate a cohesive plan for blended service • Physical and virtual space: recommend the layout, equipment, and networking • Staffing, organizational structure, administration

  5. Timeline – Open Fall 2006 Feb-March 2006 – • Finalize budget • Finalize floor plans • Begin LC Coordinator search • Begin staff training plans for CITES, Help Desk and Library personnel • Begin virtual web page • Create DVD of UG with Housing

  6. Feb/March cont. • Remove identified carrels from lower undergrad • Reorient shelving • Relocate periodicals to southside lower level • Move Ref collections (weeding)

  7. April • Continue shifting collections downstairs • Discuss signage needs and order • Order furniture

  8. April • Create single desktop image for computers • Order technology (IMacs and peripherals: scanners, loanable laptops, digital and video cameras, projectors, “multimedia toys”)

  9. May/June • Reconfigure ref area for new integrated services desk (reference, technology, circulation, periodicals, student services) • Create social and browsing areas in front of integrated services desk

  10. May/June • Move media/reserves (processing and collection) to lower UG • Begin staff training

  11. May/June cont. • Convert current printing situation from CITES and Library to one system • Develop policies for services and for booking labs, spaces by groups and individuals • Hire LC Coordinator • Paint columns

  12. Finish Virtual Web Page

  13. Install New Integrated Services Desk Staffing 8-12 at a time

  14. July- August • Install new furniture • Install signage • Shift computers from current CITES and Library settings to designated clusters • Position scanners, printers

  15. July- August • Do cross training --soft opening-- • Create publicity for LC opening • Finishing touches on DVD to send to incoming freshmen • Out with the old in with the new

  16. August • Develop and post programming for training, workshops, exhibits (with other support services) • Create schedules for drop in services and faculty/ta use of designated spaces • Begin booking for conference rooms, classrooms, etc. • September-December – Assess and move to phase 2

  17. From the 70’s to ….

  18. … the needs of today’s students

  19. Media/Reserves Circulating (in purple) Lower Undergrad(draft) entrance Study carrels &ADA rooms? Periodicals

  20. 3 classrooms Entrance Service desk Upper Undergrad (draft) Gathering courtyard Writer’s workshop (4) 10x10 study rooms (& student services) Reference and Career

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